Parent to explore options for Midwest Airlines

KateGibson

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - Midwest Air Group Inc.
MEH, -0.61%
the parent company of Midwest Airlines, on Tuesday said it had formed a committee to explore strategic alternatives, including a hostile bid from AirTran HOldings Inc. Yhe committee's work will include discussions with AirTran Holdings Inc.
AAI, +0.00%
which made an unsolicited $15 a share bid for Midwest Airlines, the company said.

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